Unwritten Laws and Poison Sale Regulated in State Bill
The legislature advanced a measure to regulate sale of poisonous drugs and narcotics, with a governor appointed committee of physicians and pharmacists to oversee practice and enforce restrictions. A separate bill on an unwritten laws rule expands admissibility of testimony in certain criminal cases, with amendments extending protections for maiming victims and setting processes for extra sessions and compensation for legislators.
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Senate
Houdoun
Washington
National Capital
Fes
Washington Post
Lished
House
Houbet
Jan Tobert I. Lee
United S
Washington, D.C
Markham
Walker
Weshang
Mareolac
Police On Job Amid City Disorder Report
A fragmented 19th century style notice outlines police duty during a surge of civil unrest. It references Portage and Tyner districts, calls for officers to enforce order, and mentions investigations into breaches and a courtroom style assertion of duty.
Two Burned by Hot Lard Explosion at Local Building
A February 17 incident near Washington involved a large roadbed containment failure that drenched bystanders and residents with hot lard while a nearby kettle exploded. Firefighters, including Mauna Naumann, treated several injured as a rescue team worked through the wreckage of a partially melted structure.
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Washintton
Mauna Naumann
Tadie Holt
Orren Wolling
Ailym
Baltimore Bark Sails for Savannah Reported Lost at Sea
A Baltimore bark carrying Soyinneby Gat M47 and eight crew members, including Rat more sited, set sail for Cape Teere and Savannah on January 2 but has not been heard from. A storm and coal surge on December 81 complicated the voyage, with wives awaiting word as the ship faces ruin.
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Soyinneby
Negh Dastdsan
Cape Teere
Savannah
Rat
Ballimore
Osrek Shelter
Rampton Boas Potte Sea
Court of Appeals Appeal From Norfolk Circuit Court
The Court of Appeals at Ste Thm wsmagren von Vehmond Va holds sessions on Feb 17 with Circuit Judge presiding. Attendees include Dayton in attendance while Ant Oba Ratland Company et al are argued in error. Appellant Jackson and appellee Cand ast Witer Company are named. case from Norfolk Circuit Court is on appeal.
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Ste Thm
Wsmagren von
Leiahens
Laine
Obie Hallrnad Company
Fete
Ted Conmany Cal
Ercos
Jackson
Appellees
Cireuit Court
Yeemhare
Mittam
Lake Dr
Lake Dr .Cand Ast Witer Company
Nartolk
Indicted on Freight Theft Charge in Virginia
Indictments returned against Ron Goolsby conductor Trice Marcellus engineer Clarke and two others for robbing Chesapeake and Ohio freight cars of railway goods. Arraignment set for next court date with suspect Marcellus expected to testify. Norfolk case also listed. Butt to plead guilty in another related matter.
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Charlotttesville
Grand Rt Tae
Pocinper
Ron Goolsby
Trice
Marcellus
Engini-house
Norfols
Dertsmouth
Phurstay
Butt
Gift for Richmond Blues After Oct Visit
The Governor's Foot Guard of New Haven Conn will present a token of appreciation to the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Battalion on Washington's Birthday. Twenty five Foot Guard members will deliver the testimonial in Capitol Square after the Washington Day parade. They will travel in fatigue dress and entertain officers at the Jefferson Hotel that night.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Governor's Foot Guard
New Haven
Jefferson Hotel
Indictment Charged In Virginia Assault Case
Special to The Washlasion from Tazewell Virginia reports Walter Rippey a colored man was indicted for assaulting Mrs J A Dance a white woman and a colored woman in Pocahontas last Wednesday Judge Henson ordered twenty five county citizens summoned to appear tomorrow at 7 PM to help form a jury and trials to proceed at once Lynching talk faded due to the immediacy of the case and belief law will be followed
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Washlasion Rose Tazewell
Walter Rippey
J. A. Dance
Pocahontas
Henson
Itta
Maryland Legislature to Study Lower Susquehanna Upgrade
Gov Grothers plans a bill to empower Maryland agencies to enlarge the Susquehanna Power Company’s authority. New appointments include Jatin Wade and Samuel Dey as commissioners, with Pred Whitchull as president of the generation board. A companion bill to amend the company charter seeks dams and canals to boost navigation and power, linking Port Deposit to Columbia via a 59 mile water supply and a network of canals and locks. The project aims to divert state attention to a potential water outlet while preserving navigation, with bills to be introduced in both chambers.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Ev Crotiers
Jatin WH Wade
Washington
Samuel Twill Dey
Ifleniy
Dorchester
Max'mius Whitchul
Frederic
Qemi Xration Board
Aml
W. Frank Minas
Susquehanna Power Company
Susquehanna River
Anebesa Ion Lines
Canta
Port Deposit
Waikule
Con
Columbia
Andes Tong
Cathy
Colbyts Pally
Dan
Paul
Walter
Senate
Alegate Whiteford
Poisoning Accident in Suffolk by Mistake
In Suffolk Virginia Reb W Alin ingested poison by error while trying to take bromide for insomnia. Doctors Tob G Yolland Holi and Carrsylle attended him as antidotes were given and officials monitored his condition after the accidental exposure to bichloride.
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Suffolk
Tob G. Yolland
Bailand
Br. Holi
Trant
Holland
Carrsylle
Tory
Two Years for Slayer in Virginia Verdict
In Woolington Virginia on February 1 a jury found Wallace guilty of voluntary manslaughter for deaths tied to Sheriff Eldridge's attempted arrest. The judge imposed two years in the state penitentiary, case drawing broad attention amid regional legal disputes over jurisdiction. The report also notes several regional deaths and obituaries including Judge W T Sce and Confederate veteran Elijah Fins.
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Woolingted Hristo
Tatther Wallace
Sheriiff Eldridge
Abingdon
Dale
Eldridge
Wallace
Opposes Liquor Licences Follow Predecessor in County
The Alexandria County Circuit Court convened at Fort Myer Heights with Judge J. B. T. Phorton presiding as grand jury session ran late. No license applications were heard, but the judge stated he would block saloon licenses in the county, echoing Judge Nicol who abolished saloons for police protection concerns. Indictments included horse theft against Charles Rudd and Henry J. Porter, and liquor selling without license charges against several defendants. Rudd and Porter pleaded guilty and received four months in jail. Eddie Williams got six months. Starrey Brown and others faced various outcomes with sentences and trial dates set for April 2.
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Washington Port Burral
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria County
Fort Myer Heights
J. B. T. Phorton
Corbett
Thornton
Nicol
Thornston
Rosslya
Charles Rudd
Henry J. Porter
Harry Brown
John Ticott
Eddie Willams
Rebbertmuel Jefferson
J. H. Johnson
Henry ‘Hbson
Sophie Griggs
Mare Smith
Robert Waylon
Rudd and Horter
Starrey Brown
Eddie Williams
Birthday Plans for Washington Anniversary Parade in Alexandria
Flawful plans take shape for George Washington’s birth anniversary celebration in Alexandria next Saturday. Twenty five bands, engineers, artillery, cavalry, militia units, and local groups to participate. Decorations started, parade route streets to glow with gala display. Also Retail Merchants hold annual banquet at Guerc House Cafe. Edwin M. Reed’s funeral for today, 118 Senin Alfred street, at 1:30 pm conducted by Rev. L F Kelly.
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George Washington
Friendship Engine House
Alexandrria
Washington
Alexandria
Fairfax
Walter
Harries
Tie District Militar
Tes
Alexndria
E. M. Reed
Edwin M. Reed
Senin Alfred Street
L. WF. Kelly
St. Marr's Catholic Church
Oyster Commission Meets to Consider Potomac Seed Oysters
The Maryland Virginia joint oyster commission met in the Virginia State Corporation Commission court room. They discussed setting a seed oyster area in the Potomac River above which seed oysters may be taken and proposed collection dates from January 1 to May 31. Senator Linthicum of Maryland was named chairman and Roswell Page of Virginia was secretary. HT. G. Bhadjeford was appointed assistant secretary. A subcommittee of Senator Walker and Delegate 614 of Virginia and Senator Milburn and Delegates Quinn and Brady of Maryland was formed to review laws and report next morning at 11.
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Redta
Washlutton
Richmond
Maryland
Virginia
Legislatora
General Assemblies
Potomac River
State Corporation Commission
Wl McDonald Lee
Virginia Board of Fisheries
Linthleum
Joint Commission
Roswell Page
HT. G. Bhadjeford
Walker
614
Milvurn
Quinn and
Brady
Crusade for Prohibition Opens in North Carolina Campaign
North Carolina Anti-Saloon League chairman reports letters from Senator Simmons former Gov Jarvis Judge Pritchard Congressman Page and other leaders volunteering as speakers for the prohibition drive opened yesterday by Gov Glenn Rev Dr G W Young National Anti-Saloon League official to speak in the campaign All preachers urged to designate March as temperance month and preach on temperance each Sunday.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Oates
North Carolina Anti-Saloon League
Simmons
Jarvis
Pritchard
Robert N. Page
Robinson
Locke Craig
Glenn
G. W. Young
National Anti- Saloon League
North Carolina
Honor Girls at Vassar Honor List Details
Poughkeepsie February 17. At Vassar College gathering the class of 1906 is announced with thirty two members named as honor girls. Included are Keith Clarke of Ellicott City Maryland and Helen Elizabeth Davis of Allendale City New Jersey, among others such as Martha Bowie of Richmond Virginia.
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Edith Clarke
Ellicott City, Md
Poughteepsie
N. V
Vassar Lalloga
Keith Clarke
Ellicott City
Helen Elizabeth Davis
Allande City
N. J. Ae
Martha Bowie
Richmond, Ve
20 Months for Sneak Thief Richmond Boardinghouse Robber
Richmond boarding-house robber Julan Lane, already a convict, was sentenced in police court to the maximum twenty months in jail for a string of sensational burglaries at fashionable lodging houses. He targeted multi occupant rooms, stealing valuables from several male roomers. Eight houses suffered thefts in the last two weeks.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Julan Lane
Lane
Cadets Save a Train From Landslide Near Asheville
Cadets of Bingham Military School saved a South Ilway train from a landslide beside the French Broad River. Hearing a rumbling sound, they ran along the tracks and flagged the approaching engine, stopping it within about six feet of the slide. They waved coats and hats to communicate with the engineer.
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Weahington
Asheville
N, CG
Bingham Miliary School
French Broad
Gauthorn Trial Near End In Virginia Murder Case
Final arguments near completion in the trial of Frank Cauthorn charged with murdering Ada Jones. Judges adjourned court to pursue a daytime verdict, with psychiatrists testifying he is incurable and should be confined to an asylum.
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Washington
Christiansburg
Frank Cauthorn
Ada Jones
Mottt
Joner
Thomas Gorman
Cawthorn
Mate
Janes
Cauithorn
Rangely
Cauthorn
Ane
Dre. Drewry
Priddy
Hisane Asylans
Eslersburg
Marion
Aed
Tan
Aa Beng
Virginia Weddings Report From Leesburg
Virginia wedding notices announce the marriage of Miss Allee M Chamberlin daughter of Mrs Mary Chamberlin of Hillsboro Virginia to Charles P Snyder. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home officiated by Rev William Anthony. Also William Sul linger and Miss Bessie Ts Burrows wed in Fredericksburg and departed for a Northern bridal trip.
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Leesburg
Caris
Allee M. Chamberlin
Mary Chamberlin
Hillsboro
Charles PL Snyder
Wiliam Anthony
Fredericksburg
William Sullinger
Father John's Medicine Promises Lung Cure
A testimonial from Fred Ingraham of Thompsonville Conn says Father John's Medicine cured his catarrh of the lungs and cleared his cough, claiming a gain of weight after use. The note highlights the medicine’s advertised benefits and customer satisfaction.
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Father John
Fred Ingraham
Thompsonville, Conn
Alabama Taft rivals shape Third District delegates
Private advices describe a split in Alabama in the Third Congressional district as five counties back uninstructed delegates and two favor Taft. Uninstructed delegates are seen as likely to back Foraker, with eyes on Texas as Lyon presses a third term stance amid two Texas committees and rival delegations.
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Foraker
Texas
Alabama
Taft
Wtermention
Washington
Georgia
Florida
Trammell
Hulala
Senator Foraker
Ohio
South
Tls
Falveil A. Lyon
Republican National
Hia
Lyon
Chicago
Roosvelt
Dr Starrs Funeral Today For Washingtons Oldest Resident
The Oldest Inhabitants Association members will attend the funeral of Dr William M Starr Washingtons oldest resident who died at Emergency Hospital early Saturday. Services are at Yoakley Jenkins 93 H street northwest and his remains will be shipped to Grand Rapids Michigan for burial William Hult a nephew will accompany the body.
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William M. Starr
Washington
Yoakley & Jenkins
H Street
Starr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wiliam Hult
CANDIDATES FOR BISHOPRIC IN DELAWARE
Two Washington prelates Rev Williams archdeacon and Rev Dr Harding named as episcopal candidates to succeed late Bishop Leighton Caleman. Delaware standing committee sets convention at St Andrew Church Wilmington on Wednesday for election and confirmation of the new bishop.|
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Wilmington
Del
Washington, D. C
Episcopal Diocese of
Delaware
Leighton Caleman
Br. Williams
Washington
Harding
Delaware Diocase
St. Andrew Church
Kinsey J. Hammond
Hotel guest list spans many cities and hotels
A dense OCR style roster lists guests at major hotels in Baltimore Boston Philadelphia New York City Pittsburgh Richmond and other cities. Names include Tuppington Phanisher Turner Davie Lorund Burk Wickatt Wm Egan and many others with affiliations to Willard Shoreham James and National. The note ends with an advertising tagline claiming The Post is the Paper That Reaches the people with the full pockets book.
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Baltimore
W. T. Tuppington
Pop Tyan
Harry Calin
National
Win
F. Winkelmat
Alston Gundershimar
Chase T. Groguch
Taleigh
Boston
N. A
Wm Limk
A. Thalverg
New Willard
Philadelphia
T. Serfelt
B.S NcGowin
Randal Morgen
A. M. Wanren
Arthur ¥ Vane
Shoreham
Kas
F. Evans, Jr
Biblic
New York City
Jean Munkinny
Colin
Metropolitan
M Frandman
JH. Hyalop
Hyatt
Waltburg
J V Burpham
H.R. Sheppard
Mugea St. James
Atehineon
Jacob
H. Glens
Taster
Ezra
Baldwin
B. Zeaters
Robinton
EW. Hiscox
Chio
Mascndry
Mount
Raleigh
Artington
R. F Wallace
F. Velasques
C Scanlan
W. T. Robilus
T. Campbell Sharenn
D. & Gardner
Hugh Reilly
FS Sly
W.T. Reilion
Riggs
Linde Watson
Rolte
Ebbitt
Pittsburg
Frank Betz
Waiter _McLean
St. James
Sutton and Daughter
New Wilent
Richmond
G. A. Davwson
Fred Adams
Arisona—Joseph
H. Kibbey
Phoenix
New Witlard
Arkansas
R. J. O'Dwyer
Texarkana
California
Misa Don Campbell
M. T.martin
Los Angeles
Colorado
A. T. Stahl
N. FP. Thompson
Denver
Paducah
Maine
J. C. Havener
Rockport
Mrs. H. St. John
M. Longe
Gloucester
Michigan
George A. Corlette
Detroit
W. Ldvingstone
A. G. Jonen
Iron Mountain
New Whilard
Missouri
J. Manan
St. Joseph
Walter Dicknon
Walter Werner
HU. Mack
St. Louis
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Stafford
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Luray
Mary J. Stelekter
M.C. Strickler
Merchants’ Transfer & Storage Co
E Street
Alesandris
Ilka
Retail Merchants’ Association
Af Alexandria
Guera House
Oyster Commission
Potomac
Crusade For Prohibition
Senator Simmons
Representative Page
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Danville
Joseph B. Therris
Danyile Street Railway
Elertrle Company
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Luke Banner
A. J. Cline
Cauldwell Flats
North Astolina
Jalil
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Cunard
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Dixon
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Shp
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Alabhams
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National Committee
DR. Starr
Norfolk
Mary Ethel , Davis
W. H. Davis
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John C. Howant
Ogdamburg
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George AH Olson
Seamentown
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Luther
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Ebblt
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Charlotte
Natural
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Avheville
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Greenies
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H Foster
Columbus
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Ralelgh
W. H Brooks
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George
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Sfimfeld
M.D Jahnson
SA Raymond
A J Thrasher
Harvey T. Goulder
Inveland
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Oklahoma
J. George Wright
Muscogee
Oregon
F. W Mukey
Portland
Pennsylvania
A Mra
George 0. Skinner
Hirton
Lew Willard
C. Franck
Johnstown
Tenge
South Carolina
T. M. Morden
Charleston
Releigh
Virginita
W. Z. Switeer
Harronburg
P. T. Nicholas and
Wits
Old Pont Comfort
James CM. Kevlar
Whittiesey
Norfal
Hamilton
Petesburg
Maxine Finch
Newport News
Winhhottz
S. E. Stanley
Dalle
West
Alger
Gy R. Moare
Thomas Tacs
Mine
H. Teas
Canada
Mre
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John Candoza
Cuba
Fog Orkewright
R.A Orkement
England
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Welsbach Company
Welsbach
7Th Street
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